David Dozier Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The longtime SDSU professor was recognized by the local chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
David Dozier, public relations professor in the SDSU School of Journalism and Media Studies, was presented the Otto Bos Lifetime Achievement Award at the 19th Annual Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Awards.
About Dozier
For more than three decades, Dozier has prepared thousands of students for the professional world. He has been called a visionary in the field of communications and is the founding father of a master’s degree program in mass communication and media studies for public affairs officers at SDSU.
He is the second-most cited public relations scholar in the world with more than 50 books, chapters, articles and scholarly papers, authored or co-authored, including “Using Research in Public Relations: Applications in Program Management,” written with Glen Broom, a cornerstone for public relations practitioners and students.
“I’m honored to have received this award,” Dozier said. “Although the award goes to an individual, my accomplishments were a team effort.”
“I’m grateful to my colleagues in the School of Journalism and Media Studies. Most of all, I’m grateful to our public relations students who have had such successful careers after graduation.”
Dozier, also known as the “Big Lebowski” to his students, works wit and humor into his lectures to make what could be dreary and intimidating material approachable and interesting to his students.
“Dr. Dozier is an outstanding researcher, a dedicated teacher and a wonderful colleague,” said Diane Borden, professor and director of the School of Journalism and Media Studies.
“He embodies what is best about the teacher-scholar model of education — creating significant new knowledge through his research and demonstrating excellence in teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. His recognition by PRSA, through its lifetime achievement award, is an honor well-deserved.”
Dozier joins the list of SDSU public relations professors who have received the Otto Bos Lifetime Achievement Award in the past, including:
- Glen Broom
- Allen Center
- Kenn Ulrich
- Joe Lipper
“It’s truly an honor to receive the same award as so many distinguished luminaries,” Dozier said.
About the awards
The Otto Bos Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an experienced practitioner for lifetime achievement in the public relations arena. Individuals who are honored set high standards and lead the way for other public relations professionals.
In addition, the Oct. 5 awards ceremony highlighted outstanding achievements for local public relations professionals and featured three special awards, all of which were presented to SDSU alumni:
- Diana Lucero, director of public and customer relations at the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority received the Deborah Baker Public Relations Professional of the Year Award
- Gayle Falkenthal, APR, president of the Falcon Valley Group, received the Eva Irving Community Service Award
- Sarah Rossetto, assistant account executive at Katz & Associates, received the New Professional of the Year Award
The Edward L. Bernays Awards, hosted by the San Diego/Imperial counties chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, annually recognize the industry’s best professionals in the categories of media relations, community relations, crisis communications and special events. For more information, visit the website.
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